Short bio Dietrich Becker
Full biography Dietrich Becker
Dietrich Becker was a German Baroque composer and violinist who lived from 1620 to 1670. He was a contemporary of the famous composer Dietrich Buxtehude and was known for his instrumental compositions.
Becker was born in Hamburg and spent most of his life there. He was a talented musician from a young age and quickly gained a reputation as a skilled performer and composer. He was particularly known for his use of polyphonic textures and his innovative approach to harmony.
Many of Becker's compositions are written for small ensembles, such as trio sonatas and quartets. His music is characterized by a strong sense of drama and emotion, with frequent shifts in mood and tempo. He was also known for incorporating elements of folk music into his compositions, which gave his music a distinctively Germanic flavor.
Despite his talent and success, Becker's life was cut short by a tragic accident. In 1670, he fell from a window while trying to escape a fire in his home and died from his injuries.
Today, Becker is remembered as one of the most important composers of the German Baroque era. His music continues to be performed and recorded by musicians around the world, and his influence can be heard in the works of many later composers.
Compositions featuring Dietrich Becker
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Me tua mors pie Christe for five voices from "Mariale" (1588) | 8:41 min | Vocal Music | 1588 |
| 2 | Sonata and Suite in C major from "Erster Theil zweystimmiger Sonaten und Suiten" (1674) | 8:27 min | - | |
| 3 | Suite à 5, for 2 violins, 3 violas da gamba & continuo (from Musikalische Frühlingsfrüchte) | 7:54 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 4 | Suite in three movements in C major | 4:13 min | Orchestral | - |
| 5 | Sonata à 3 for cornetto, violin, dulcian & continuo | 6:38 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 6 | Sonata à 2 for cornetto, trombone & continuo | 8:32 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 7 | Sonata No. 4 for 2 violins, viola da gamba & continuo in A minor | 6:11 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 8 | Sonata No. 3 for 2 violins, viola da gamba & continuo in A minor | 5:40 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 9 | Sonata in G major, for ensemble | 4:54 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 10 | Sonata for 2 violins, viola da gamba & continuo in D major | 8:09 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 11 | Sonata for 2 violins & continuo in D major (from Musikalische Frühlingsfrüchte) | 5:15 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 12 | Sonata and Suite in G minor from "Erster Theil zweystimmiger Sonaten und Suiten" (1674) | 10:44 min | - | |
| 13 | Sonata and Suite in G major, for ensemble | 8:41 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 14 | Sonata and Suite in C minor from "Erster Theil zweystimmiger Sonaten und Suiten" (1674) | 11:02 min | - | |
| 15 | Canzon for 4 (or 5) parts in C major | 4:36 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 16 | Sonata and Suite in A major from "Erster Theil zweystimmiger Sonaten und Suiten" (1674) | 9:24 min | - | |
| 17 | Sonata and Suite E minor from "Erster Theil zweystimmiger Sonaten und Suiten" (1674) | 10:24 min | - | |
| 18 | Sonata and Suite D major from "Erster Theil zweystimmiger Sonaten und Suiten" (1674) | 10:34 min | - | |
| 19 | Sonata and Suite B flat major from "Erster Theil zweystimmiger Sonaten und Suiten" (1674) | 8:41 min | - | |
| 20 | Sonata a 5, No 15 | 5:49 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 21 | Schattenliedlein | 1:11 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 22 | Reiselied | 1:51 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 23 | Pavan à 5, for ensemble | 4:51 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 24 | Paduana à 5 [i], for 2 violins, viola, viola da braccio, violon & continuo (from Musikalische Frühlingsfrüchte) | 4:20 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 25 | Marholds Scheidelied | 2:07 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 26 | Loblied | 1:41 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
Albums featuring Dietrich Becker
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Dietrich Becker – Zumsande · Schmalz · Ludwig · Schoch · Mertens, Hamburger Ratsmusik, Simone Eckert – Sacred Concertos & Sonatas(CD, ) | 2022 | cpo |
| 2 |  |
Buxtehude • Becker • Förster • Reinken, Bell'Arte Salzburg, Annegret Siedel – Stylus Phantasticus(CD, ) | 2009 | Berlin Classics |
| 3 |  |
Christian Flor, Dietrich Becker, Musica Poetica – "Musicalische Frühlingsfrüchte"(CD, ) | 2009 | Challenge Classics |
| 4 |  |
Dietrich Becker - Parnassi Musici – Sonatas & Suites(CD, Album) | 1998 | cpo |
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